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- [deep roo-tid, roo t-id]
- /dip ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd/
- /diːp ruːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [deep roo-tid, roo t-id]
- /dip ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd/
Definitions of deep-rooted word
- adjective deep-rooted Deep-rooted means the same as deep-seated. 3
- adjective deep-rooted (of ideas, beliefs, prejudices, etc) firmly fixed, implanted, or held; ingrained 3
- adjective deep-rooted having deep roots 3
- adjective deep-rooted firmly fixed; hard to remove 3
- adjective deep-rooted deeply rooted; firmly implanted or established: a deep-rooted patriotism; deep-rooted suspicions. 1
- adjective deep-rooted firmly established 1
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Origin of deep-rooted
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70
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Parts of speech for Deep-rooted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deep-rooted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for deep-rooted
adj deep-rooted
- ingrained — ingrained; firmly fixed.
- inveterate — settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like: an inveterate gambler.
Antonyms for deep-rooted
adj deep-rooted
- superficial — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
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